If you are looking for a new job or just want to explore your employment possibilities, it is time for you to attend the Fall Job Fair at Southwestern Illinois College. The fair runs is in the Belleville Campus Varsity Gym. All job seekers are welcome and should arrive dressed to impress with plenty of copies of their résumés. The job fair is open to the public. Certain companies and service organizations will be focused on opportunities for veterans.

More than 100 employers representing a variety of career fields are expected to attend the fair sponsored by SWIC Career Services and Illinois Department of Employment Security. Represented career fields include education, nonprofit, financial services, manufacturing, security, health care, law enforcement, retail sales and more.

Are you interested in learning about how essential oils can replace the chemicals that are in your car and household? We will be discussing some of the more commonly used oils and how to apply them to your daily life so you can start getting rid of the toxins in your life. We will also talk about how not all essential oils are created equally.

1:00 PM - 5:00 PMSponsor: Santa's Holiday Ave ParadeLocation: From High School to City Hall ~ Granite CityOther: Questions call: Judy Whitaker 618-452-6200/618-876-1076Santa is Coming to Town in The Santa’s Holiday Parade
*Saturday, November 17th 1:00 (from High School to City Hall)
*Chili Cook Off 2:00 at Civic Park (bad weather will move to Township Hall)
*Visit Santa at the Granite City Cinema
*And Enjoy the Beautiful Christmas Tree Displays at the Cinema
Awards for winners of the Float Contest & Chili Cook-off
Christmas Tree Decorating Contest will be announced at 3:30 pm
at the Granite City Cinema or at Township Hall (if bad weather)
Enjoy children's games, pony rides, balloons, face painting & vendors
(Food trucks & food vendors will also be downtown)

7:00 PM - 9:00 PMSponsor: SWIC Location: Edwardsville High School Performance Theater Stage, 6161 Center Grove Rd., EdwardsvilleOther: Call SWIC 618-931-0600, ext 7192 or 7346 or Norma Bellcoff 692-6150 or 978-1522Live Musical Variety Show ~ The Tamburitzans Return!
Doors open at 6:15 pm
The talented young artists, from Duquesne University, clad in elaborate costumes, will celebrate and share international cultural heritages through the universal languages of music and dance. Show proceeds benefit John N. & Diana Bellcoff Memorial Tamburitzans scholarships for students attending the SWIC Sam Wolf Granite City campus.
Tickets are $20 for adults | $10 for Students | Must be Purchased IN ADVANCE

The Annual Community Thanksgiving Service

7:00 PM - 8:00 PMSponsor: Calvary Life ChurchLocation: 4650 Maryville Road, Granite CityPresented by the Ministerial Alliance with the leadership of many of our churches participating
Held at the Calvary Life Church
4650 Maryville Road
The public is invited

Sponsor: Chamber of Commerce Southwestern Madison CountyLocation: 3600 Nameoki Road, Granite City, IL 62040BUT we are including Friday 23rd and Sunday 25th!
So you can enjoy dinner or maybe Brunch on Sunday...
Our businesses are coming up with * discounts *special items *open houses *opportunities to win prizes at the Merry Christmas
Business After Hours
Hosted by WEBER Chevrolet & Ford - December 13th
Watch for details in our Chamber businesses and on our website and in your email

Shop Small Saturday

12:00 PMSponsor: Chamber of Commerce Southwestern Madison CountyLocation: 3600 Nameoki Road, Granite City, IL 62040BUT we are including Friday 23rd and Sunday 25th!
So you can enjoy dinner or maybe Brunch on Sunday...
Our businesses are coming up with * discounts *special items *open houses *opportunities to win prizes at the Merry Christmas Business After Hours
Hosted by WEBER Chevrolet & Ford - December 13th
Watch for details in our Chamber businesses and on our website and in your email

Shop Small Saturday

Sponsor: Chamber of Commerce Southwestern Madison CountyLocation: 3600 Nameoki Road, Granite City, IL 62040BUT we are including Friday 23rd and Sunday 25th!
So you can enjoy dinner or maybe Brunch on Sunday...
Our businesses are coming up with * discounts *special items *open houses *opportunities to win prizes at the Merry Christmas
Business After Hours
Hosted by WEBER Chevrolet & Ford - December 13th
Watch for details in our Chamber businesses and on our website and in your email

Get ahead and complete the courses you need in only 6-weeks, wherever you are!

Southwestern Illinois College will offer 16 online courses that can be completed in six weeksduring the semester break period, starting Nov. 26, 2018 and ending Jan. 7, 2019.

These classes provide students the opportunity to earn additional credits or finish degree prerequisites in a short period of time.

“These classes are perfect for SWIC students working toward a degree, or university students who need to earn some additional credits that will transfer to their institution,” said Janet Fontenot, dean of the Business Division. “Online courses in a variety of subjects make it more convenient to earn credit during the hectic holiday season.”

Are you interested in learning about how essential oils can replace the chemicals that are in your car and household? We will be discussing some of the more commonly used oils and how to apply them to your daily life so you can start getting rid of the toxins in your life. We will also talk about how not all essential oils are created equally.

SWIC ~ Pottery & Art Sale

10:00 AM - 2:00 PMSponsor: SWICLocation: Schmidt Art Center at SWIC-Belleville CampusOther: For more info: Contact Schmidt Art Center @ 618-222-5278If you want to snag some one-of-a-kind treasures for the art lovers on your holiday gift list this year - check out the annual:
Pottery and Art Sale featuring works created by:
SWIC art students, as well as a few faculty members!
More than 20 student artists and six SWIC Art faculty members will have items for sale